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Canadian Snowbirds Act

USA117th CongressS-2096| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Canadian Snowbirds Act This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens. The Department of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has signed a rental agreement for the duration of the stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable under various provisions, (5) will not engage in U.S. employment except for services for the visitor's employer in Canada, and (6) will not seek U.S. assistance or benefits. Such visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2507
Canadian Snowbirds Act
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2507
    Canadian Snowbirds Act


  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4856: Canadian Snowbird Visa Act
CanadaImmigration status and proceduresTax administration and collection, taxpayersTravel and tourismVisas and passports

Canadian Snowbirds Act

USA117th CongressS-2096| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Canadian Snowbirds Act This bill establishes a nonimmigrant visa for qualified Canadian citizens. The Department of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor a Canadian citizen who (1) is at least 50 years old, (2) maintains a residence in Canada, (3) owns a U.S. residence or has signed a rental agreement for the duration of the stay, (4) is not inadmissible or deportable under various provisions, (5) will not engage in U.S. employment except for services for the visitor's employer in Canada, and (6) will not seek U.S. assistance or benefits. Such visitors may be admitted for up to 240 days out of any single 365-day period.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2507
Canadian Snowbirds Act
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2507
    Canadian Snowbirds Act


  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Rick Scott (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Immigration

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4856: Canadian Snowbird Visa Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CanadaImmigration status and proceduresTax administration and collection, taxpayersTravel and tourismVisas and passports